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Ethics of Germline Editing Must Keep Up with Technology
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
Jan 10, 2019
United Press International
Mainstream interest in genome editing is now surging. If this research is to go forward, the science should be well understood by those conducting the research. Best practices and the highest scientific standards should be employed to limit risks and prevent unintended consequences.
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Medical Ethics
commentary
CONSORT-SPI 2018: Announcing an Extension for Randomized Controlled Trials of Social and Psychological Interventions
Paul Montgomery, Evan Mayo-Wilson, Sean Grant @GrantSeanP
Aug 2, 2018
On Medicine (BioMed Central)
Complete and transparent reporting of randomized controlled trials is integral for replication, critical appraisal and understanding context. A new extension of the CONSORT Statement aims to improve the reporting of randomized controlled trials of social and psychological interventions.
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commentary
Afghanistan Without Doctors
Cheryl Benard
Aug 12, 2004
Wall Street Journal
Published commentary by RAND staff.
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